Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 7/18/2017 9:00 AM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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17-00599 X-1Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding termination of the Alamo and Whittier Fires Proclamation, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution in accordance with Government Code Section 8630(c), terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency related to the Alamo and Whittier Fire Emergencies declared by the Director of Emergency Services on July 16, 2017, and initially ratified by the Board on July 18, 2017; and b) Determine the above actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
17-00599  Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding termination of the Alamo and Whittier Fires Proclamation, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution in accordance with Government Code Section 8630(c), terminating the Proclamation of a Local Emergency related to the Alamo and Whittier Fire Emergencies declared by the Director of Emergency Services on July 16, 2017, and initially ratified by the Board on July 18, 2017; and b) Determine the above actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Not available
17-00007  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) In re: Venoco, LLC, et al., United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware case number 17-10828 (KG). CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code section 54956.8) Property: Assessor's Parcel Numbers 085-243-002-003, 085-243-002-013, and 085-213-017, at 303 South C Street, Lompoc, California (Fourth Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Janette D. Pell. Negotiating party: Jim Raggio, CEO, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Lompoc Healthcare District. Under negotiation: price and terms of payment.  Action details Not available
17-00549 A-1)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Certified Farmers’ Market Inspection Program Agreement No. 17-0139-000-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for support of services related to enforcement of the Certified Farmers’ Market (CFM) Inspection Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 in the amount of $15,000.00; and b) Determine that the proposed action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
17-00550 A-2)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) Agreement No. 17-0154-039-SF, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to be reimbursed for regulatory activities for the Light Brown Apple Moth Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 in the amount of $117,703.28; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).Pass Action details Not available
17-00556 A-3)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to Pierce’s Disease Control Program (Agreement No. 16-0524-SF) with California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the cooperative agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for support of services related to enforcement of the GWSS/Pierce’s Disease Control Program in the County of Santa Barbara to increase the County’s reimbursement by $33,853.32 for a total contract amount of $402,656.39; and b) Determine that the proposed action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section CCR 15378(b)(4) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
17-00557 A-4)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) Bulk Citrus Inspection Program Agreement No. 16-0741-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for support of services related to the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) Bulk Citrus Inspection Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of May 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 in the amount of $22,681.12; and b) Determine that the proposed action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
17-00564 A-5)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Budget Revision Requests No. 0004981 and No. 0005000, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.) a) Receive and file presentations from the Auditor-Controller and Clerk-Recorder-Assessor regarding Budget Revision Request No. 0004981 and Budget Revision Request No. 0005000; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0004981 establishing appropriations of $200,000.00 in Auditor-Controller General Fund to increase Committed Auditor Systems Maint/Develop fund balance funded by a decrease in appropriations for Salaries and Employee Benefits ($115,000.00) and unanticipated Miscellaneous Revenue ($85,000.00); c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0005000 establishing appropriations of $1,135,000.00 to increase Committed Fund Balance funded by unanticipated revenues from State mandate reimbursements ($426,000.00), Supplemental Administration Fees ($372,000.00) and Property Tax Admin Fees ($102,000.00) as well as Salary Savings ($135,000.00) and unrealized Capital Asset Expenditures ($100,000.00); and d) Determine that the above Pass Action details Video Video
17-00554 A-6)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) State Hospital Bed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Amendment, Fiscal Years 2016-2019, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to execute an amendment to the MOU between the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) and the Department of State Hospitals (DSH), for the purchase of State Hospital beds in the estimated amount of $225,205.00 per Fiscal Year, for a total estimated cost of $675,615.00 during the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
17-00555 A-7)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Behavioral Wellness Fiscal Years 2017-2020 California Psychiatric Transitions, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for services of Independent Contractor with California Psychiatric Transitions (not a local vendor), an Institution for Mental Disease, for a contract amount not to exceed $500,000.00 per Fiscal Year, and a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020; and b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
17-00567 A-8)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Aurora Vista Del Mar Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-2018 Second Amendment and a one-month extension, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital (not a local vendor), for the provision of additional acute inpatient services, to increase the FY 2016-2017 total contract amount by $250,000.00 to cover unanticipated increased demand, and to extend the contract by one month into FY 2017-2018 for a projected additional $250,000.00, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $2,724,000.00 through July 31, 2017; and b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
17-00495 A-9)Agenda ItemConsider the introduction of an Ordinance that supersedes and replaces Ordinance No. 4868 and provides for the contribution of revenues from the County of Santa Barbara Community Services Department's adopted budget to supplement the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) for the maintenance of parks, parkways and open space, Fourth District, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance, which supersedes and replaces Ordinance No. 4868 and authorizes the use of County funds necessary to supplement the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) for the maintenance of parks; and b) Determine that the adoption of the Ordinance is not the approval of a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project is a creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, and which does not involve any commitment to any specific proPass Action details Not available
17-00021 A-10)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding re-ratification of a Proclamation of Local Emergency caused by drought conditions, last action November 14, 2017, (Thirty-Day Renewal), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency caused by drought conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c); b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return monthly for re-ratification of the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and c) Determine that this project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b) (3) and 15269(a), and that the proposed actions are within the scope of the prior CEQA exemption.Pass Action details Not available
17-00490 A-11)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of Airox Road Right-of-Way, Santa Maria (R/P File No.: 003745), Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution and Order to Vacate a County Road, vacating a portion of Airox Road, located across County Assessor Parcel Numbers 113-250-002 and 113-250-018; and b) Determine that there is no possibility that the recommended action may have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), review for exemption, and approve and direct staff to file and post the Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
17-00388 A-12)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding a proposed Ordinance and Resolution providing the modification of office hours for a family friendly winter break schedule, as follows: a) Consider adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 27 Section 27-3 of the County Code relating to office hours generally; b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the closure of County offices to the maximum extent possible from December 26, 2017 through December 29, 2017; and c) Find that the introduction and adoption of this Ordinance and Resolution are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, in that they are administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Pass Action details Video Video
17-00559 A-13)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding reconciliation of Fiscal Year 2017-2018 allocated positions to amend the Salary Resolution, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution effective retroactively to July 3, 2017, which updates job classifications and department position allocations with changes corresponding to the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget approved by the Board on June 14, 2017, by amending the Salary Resolution; b) Adopt changes previously approved by the County Executive Officer during Fiscal Year 2016-2017 under Board Resolution 99-486; and c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in potential physical impacts on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.Pass Action details Not available
17-00563 A-14)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding Sheriff’s Service Technician Positions, as follows: a) Approve the Tentative Agreement between the County and the Service Employees International Union, Local 620, establishing the salary ranges for the positions of Sheriff’s Service Technician-Custody and Sheriff’s Service Technician-Law Enforcement; b) Adopt a Resolution to establish the classifications of Sheriff’s Service Technician-Custody and Sheriff’s Service Technician-Law Enforcement (Class No. 6910, Range No. 6910, approximately $3,607.00-$4,389.00 per month) and Sheriff’s Service Technician-Law Enforcement (Class No. 6911, Range No. 6911, approximately $3,966.00-$4,826.00 per month); and c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.Pass Action details Not available
17-00423 A-15)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending the Animal Services Fee Schedule, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Animal Services Fee for Rabies vaccinations, with an effective date of August 18, 2017; and b) Determine that adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to 14 CCR 15273 and Public Resources Code Section 21080, subdivision (b)(8)(A) and (B), in that the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.Pass Action details Not available
17-00558 A-16)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a Petco Foundation Grant Award for Lifesaving Efforts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and ratify the acceptance of a $25,000.00 grant from the Petco Foundation, subject to the conditions set forth in the grant application and the grant approval notification email, to be used for lifesaving measures within Animal Services; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0005155 to establish appropriations for use in Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for “Services and Supplies” and “Miscellaneous Revenue” of $25,000.00 funded by the Petco Foundation; and c) Determine that these activities are not the approval of a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is not a project as it is the creation of a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and diPass Action details Not available
17-00552 A-17)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding County Service Area No. 41, Cebada Canyon Road Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, Fourth District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing road maintenance charges (with no increase in benefit assessment) for County Service Area No. 41 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018; and b) Find that the proposed action is for the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses; that the proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to guidelines 14 CCR 15273(a) (1) and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Pass Action details Not available
17-00551 A-18)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Santa Paula Avenue Hardscape Repairs Project, County Project No. 820668, Second District, as follows: a) Approve plans and specifications for the construction of Santa Paula Avenue Hardscape Repairs Project, on file in the Public Works Department office; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract in the amount of $210,919.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, JJ Fisher Construction Inc., 261 W Dana Street, Suite 102, Nipomo, CA 93444, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California Law; c) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the construction contract in an amount not to exceed $22,091.90, plus an additional amount of $10,000.00 for itemized supplemental work for the Santa Paula Avenue Hardscape Repairs Project for a total not to exceed authorization of $243,010.90; and d) Find that the proposed actions are for exiPass Action details Not available
17-00553 A-19)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding County-wide Integrated Storm Water Resource Plan Grant, as follows: Acting as the Board of Supervisors: a) Adopt a Resolution entitled “Accepting the Proposition 1 Planning Grant for the Preparation of a Santa Barbara Countywide Integrated Storm Water Resources Plan”; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute a grant agreement and all subsequent agreements or amendments necessary to receive Proposition 1 Planning Grant funding monies in the amount of $462,830.00 from the State Water Resources Control Board for the preparation of a Santa Barbara County-wide Integrated Storm Water Resource Plan; c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cooperating Entities participating in the preparation of the Santa Barbara County-wide Integrated Storm Water Resource Plan; d) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to execute the First Amendment and any subsequent amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding between the CooperatiPass Action details Video Video
17-00568 A-20)Agenda ItemConsider recommendations regarding an agreement to provide law enforcement services between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to Provide Law Enforcement Services between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara with compensation payable to County in Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for services performed under the Agreement; and b) Determine that the recommended action is not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Pass Action details Not available
17-00565 A-21)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the 2017 Lompoc Valley Man of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
17-00566 A-22)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the 2017 Lompoc Valley Woman of the Year.Pass Action details Not available
17-00562 A-23)Honorary ResolutionAdopt a Resolution of Commendation proclaiming the week of July 16, 2017 through July 22, 2017 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week in Santa Barbara County.Pass Action details Video Video
17-00560 1)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Future Renewable Energy Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County 2017 Future Renewable Energy Report; b) Approve and authorize the General Services Department to solicit proposals for future renewable energy systems on County owned facilities; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video
17-00351 2)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Water Well Permits and Policy Direction, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on current water well program and options related to water well permits; b) Provide policy direction with regard to future water well permits and direct staff to return at a future date as appropriate; and c) Determine that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment, and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Video Video
17-00351  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Water Well Permits and Policy Direction, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on current water well program and options related to water well permits; b) Provide policy direction with regard to future water well permits and direct staff to return at a future date as appropriate; and c) Determine that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment, and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
17-00351  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Water Well Permits and Policy Direction, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on current water well program and options related to water well permits; b) Provide policy direction with regard to future water well permits and direct staff to return at a future date as appropriate; and c) Determine that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment, and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
17-00351  Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Water Well Permits and Policy Direction, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on current water well program and options related to water well permits; b) Provide policy direction with regard to future water well permits and direct staff to return at a future date as appropriate; and c) Determine that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment, and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPass Action details Not available
17-00355 3)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Water and Sewer Service Commitments for Development and Subdivisions, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file the report; b) Provide staff direction regarding implementation of the County’s water and sewer services and resources policies, as follows: i) Rely on intent to serve letters (or similar letter based on each district’s process) based on current availability to satisfy the requirements of Land Use Development Policy 4 and Coastal Land Use Plan Policy 2-6 at the time of initial land use approval for development projects; and ii) Rely on intent to serve letters (or similar letter based on each district’s process) based on current availability to satisfy the requirements of Land Use Development Policy 4 and Coastal Land Use Plan Policy 2-6 at the time of subdivision approval and map recordation, and require a “buyer beware” notice recorded with the map to advise future property owners of the lack of an irrevocable service commitment; and c) Find the action is exempt from the California Environmental QualityPass Action details Video Video
17-00561 4)Agenda ItemHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a response to the 2016-2017 Grand Jury Report: Santa Barbara Main Jail, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Consider and adopt responses as the Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2016-2017 Grand Jury report entitled "Santa Barbara Main Jail"; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; and c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because it is a government administrative activity that does not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPass Action details Video Video